Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $96,780 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,660
90th percentile $160,180
Employed locally 350
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,660
    25th
    $76,420
    50th (median)
    $96,780
    75th
    $101,090
    90th
    $160,180

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 120% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $174,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,150
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $134,290
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $132,790

    Nearby metros — Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $104,070
    El Paso, TX $94,700
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,480
    Tyler, TX $78,340
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $74,430

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 12.2% above the national median of $86,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,660 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,420.